Essential Friuli-Venezia Giulia Specials
WE WANT TO OFFER YOU A WIDE VARIETY OF UNIQUE EVENTS, SHOWS, FESTIVALS, TRADITIONS, ART EXHIBITIONS, GOURMET OPPORTUNITIES AND A LOT MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE!
JOIN US FOR UNIQUE EXPERIENCES THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
Apocryphal gospels: Memories and legends beyond the Gospels. April 24th to October 4th 2009
Over eighty masterpieces displaying different art techniques, from painting on wood and on canvas, to marble and wooden sculptures, as well as drawings, coming from the most valuable museums of Europe – Vatican Museums, Uffizi of Florence, Doria Pamphili Gallery of Rome, Tretyakov Gallery of Moscow, Royal Museums of Art and History of Bruxelles and many others- are collected in the village of Illegio that hosts this unique art exhibition. The chosen subject, the Apocryphal Gospels, is the common theme linking the artworks. You will admire Guercino’s and Albert Duerer’s paintings, together with ancient Russian and Byzantine icons, and the last sculpture by Bernini, which was discovered only in 1972 in the storage area of a Roman villa and it is shown at this exhibition for the first time ever! Please contact us if you want to be guided at this marvelous and unique art itinerary!
International Music Festival "In the sounds of the places". June to September 2009
Medieval courtyards, ancient market squares, romantic gardens, sumptuous villas, charming countryside mansions and fascinating castles will host the stages of the many musical events of “In the Sounds of Places”. Almost a thousand artists will perform in this project wanted to give voice to an amazing wide range of musical cultures. Bands, chamber orchestras, symphonic orchestras, soloists, string ensembles, famous musicians accompanied by young talents and many more will be performing. Contact us for more information!
Carniarmonie – A music festival in the natural wonders of Carnia. July to September 2009
A rich program of concerts scheduled outdoors in wonderful locations in the mountains of Carnia makes Carniarmonie an emotional event. Imagine a piano concert on the top of a mountain and surrounded by higher peaks, while few hundreds privileged people are the audience. If you can’t imagine that, you can make it real and come with us to feel the magic of nature and musical talented expression in one place. This is just an example of what you can expect at Carniarmonie. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information!
Courtly Music Festival – Festival di Musica Cortese. July to September 2009
Twenty five concerts of ancient music scheduled in eighteen different historical sites of Friuli Venezia Giulia will make the spectacular and unique Festival di Musica Cortese a must for those who want to experience the cultural atmosphere of ancient times. The aim of this project is to preserve and let the audience appreciate a musical tradition far from nowadays-commercial ambitions but unique and distinctive. Rarely we have the opportunity of enjoy the ancient music in the sites where it was born. Don’t miss it and contact us for more information!
Falling stars wine night - August 9th and 10th, 2009
The legend tells that on Saint Lawrence’s night stars fall down from the sky and that if we wish a desire for each fallen star we see, the desire will become true. It’s tradition in Italy to look at the sky during the nights around Saint Lawrence, who is commemorated on August 10th, and pay attention to catch a falling star and wish a desire! We want to invite you to share this romantic tradition while spending a wine tasting night in wonderful historic mansions. Whether you prefer the Italian garden surrounding a medieval castle or the charming summer open-air atmosphere of an old winery estate, we will offer you the perfect ambience for an excellent wine tasting night, enriched by concerts, art performances and shows. Contact us for more details!
Folk Arts Festival – August 27th, 2009
To celebrate the Regional Day of Friuli Venezia Giulia, its history built through the centuries by settlements of peoples coming from various parts of Europe, its population that lead migrations to several countries worldwide, the Folk Arts Festivals takes place yearly in the spectacular park of Villa Manin di Passariano. Bands, dancers, musicians from all over the world will perform during the great show that is an introduction to the main event, the World Folklore Festival, taking place in Gorizia from 28th to 30th August. You will be amazed and enthusiastic by seen the realization of the UNESCO principle leading this event: “Let’s build bridges among me and among peoples”. Contact us for more information!
45th Eastern Alps Rally Race show - August 27th to 29th, 2009
This is a worldwide famous race of modern cars that will start on August 28th in Udine. The route, one of the most challenging and technical for rally races, will cross the scenic Torre and Natisone River Valleys and will go through the Lombard town of Cividale, former Forum Julii during the Roman Empire. Contact us for more information!
14th Eastern Alps Historic Rally Race - August 27th to 29th, 2009
This race is held for historic cars only on August 29th. It will be a pleasure to see such a great variety of old cars in one place, still in excellent condition to compete for a Rally Championship! The race’s route is a loop starting and ending in Udine where thousands of people meet to assist to this unique event. Join us for sharing the emotion of an Italian historic car race!
Alpe Adria Puppet Festival - August 27th to September 5th, 2009
Thirteen days of shows, meetings, workshops and special events about puppets will be held in Gorizio, Grado and the Collio Hills. Located in a border region, the Alpe Adria Puppet Festival, offers, in addition to the traditional puppets show art, the cultural value of involving participants from various central European regions. Whether you are a professional and you want to join a work shop or you are traveling with kids and want to take them to a traditional puppet show, you will be amazed by the quality and variety of events offered at the festival. Contact us for more information and we will help you to choose the program that fits better your needs. Then you will just come over and have a lot fun with us!
Friuli Doc: local wines, foods, shows and folk traditions -September 17th to 20th, 2009
During the days of Friuli Doc, a feast taking place in the streets of Udine, one can taste thousands of flavors, just hanging out and trying local wines and foods. The whole down town with its pretty historic center will be closed to traffic and will become a pedestrian party town where at stands and stalls we will taste local cheeses, hams, wines, grappe (the local spirits made from grapes), as well as sophisticated foods prepared according the old time receipts. Among yummy flavors we will be entertained by street shows, art craft productions, open-air cooking and music events in the charming frame of an places full of history. Contact us for more information!
Apple’s Feast (Festa della mela) – September 25th to 27th, 2009
Across streets and squares of downtown Tolmezzo there is a three days apple’s celebration. Organically produced apples from the surrounding farms and any home made products whose main ingredient is the apple are sold at the local farmers market. Apple juice, apple pies, apple parties, apple cider and several different apples’ types will fill your stomach and your eyes! Please contact us for more information!
Maratonina Citta’ di Udine –September 26th and 27th, 2009
The small marathon of Udine started to be held in 1999 and it already gave important athletic records. The track crosses historic downtown Udine and the main competition takes place on Sunday 27th September 2009. On September 26th we will assist to the Children marathon, a 900 meters long run for children only, and to the Dogs marathon, where dogs will run accompanied by their owners. And if you want to participate... just let us know on time! Runners from any country are welcome to friendly compete!
And if you travel in autumn you have lots of choices...
Barcolana –October 3rd and 4th, 2009
It’s an international sailing race taking place yearly in the marvelous Gulf of Trieste. About 1,400 sailing boats and 11,000 people meet in Trieste to compete in the famous regatta. Contact us for more information!
Pumpkin Festival – October 24th and 25th, 2009
A three days feast displaying products and foods made with pumpkins and help in the medieval village of Venzone. Contact us for more information!
Trieste Antiqua – October 31st to November 8th, 2009
A great antique furniture and objects fair and market from exhibitors from Italy and central Europe. It takes place in the old marine station of Trieste, an architectural jewel built by the Hapsburg along the seaside downtown. Contact us for more information!
Silent Cinema Festival – October 3rd – 10th, 2009
In times full of spoken words and noises we want to guide you to appreciate the art and powerful expression of the silent cinema. This festival is held yearly in Pordenone and whether you are a professional or an amateur you will enjoy the scheduled movies. Contact us for more information!
"Scienceplusfiction" International Science Fiction Festival - November 2009
Trieste hosts every year this international festival of science fiction. It is a multidisciplinary event devoted to exploring the use of new technologies and experimental languages in film, television and visual arts. The main purpose of Science+Fiction is to represent and promote, in Italy and in the neighbouring countries, the spreading of the “fantastic” production from all over the world, with a special attention for science-fiction and fantasy cinematographic and audio-visual works. Come and join us to discover where science and fiction, rational and fantastic, proven theories and imagination melt together! Please, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information!
Sapori di Carnia (Carnia’s flavors) – December 2009
Carnia, a small area in the mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia, so rich in culinary that in 7 villages are produced 7 different cheeses, well deserves a festival dedicated to its foods. Not only cheeses, but sophisticated dishes made according the ancestors’ tradition using the locally grown ingredients, as well as endemic products will introduce you to the unforgettable flavors of Carnia. We will be happy to have you here and join with us the amazing festival of Carnia’s flavors! Please, contact us for information!
Christmas Markets – December 2009
The long list of Christmas markets in the mountain villages, with plenty of little wooden booths as mountain cabins, lights, Xmas tree handmade decorations, colorful candles will just put you in the right mood for celebrating another Christmas Eve! Please contact us for more information and come with us to check them out!
Mass of the Broadsword – January 6th, 2010
Held every year in the town of Cividale, this mass recalls the time, on 1366, when the Patriarch (religious authority), Marquard von Randeck, received from the emperor the broadsword. You will see live the costumes and habits that were common at the time. Nobles, ladies, soldiers, knights, notables, maids, falconers, priests, monks, the captain general wear the clothes that faithfully reproduce the fashion of the time, both in color patterns, and reconstruct an important piece of history of Cividale and offer to those who have the opportunity to admire a "historic" and same time enjoyable day. It’s a unique event the repeats itself once a year. Please contact us for more information!
Mass of the Taller – January 6th, 2010
The taller was the currency in use during medieval times and Gemona del Friuli. This borderland, still subject to raids by barbarian peoples and the invaders from across the border during medieval times, attempted, over centuries, to achieve a native form of protection and defense. Men of the local army formed a group who, after a ceremony of investiture and submission which included the donation of just aspiring to a taller, the old currency, to the celebrant (the submissive gesture showed the religious power and purpose), assumed the task of protecting and defending the community from attack. The ceremony is historical and is preceded by a procession of nobles in costume, accompanied by a squad of guards and musicians, through the medieval streets of the place, until you get to the wonderful Cathedral of Santa Maria, where the Mass is celebrated. Today is the Mayor, representative of political power and leading the procession in medieval constume, who offers the silver taller to the priest during the function. This is a must event! Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information!